Dustin's UltraMarine FR-S (Engine Blew - LS3 Time)

[DustinS]

A square set-up is better for handling. You can run into understeer issues with a staggered set-ups. Also heard of people having issues with traction control when running two different size of tires. Nothing some chassis set-up won't fix, just easier to go square.

That is a 255/30 on a 18x9.5 et-15 Front, and 285/30 on a 18x11 et-8 Rear.

Edit: Hmm 18x11 et18 Front - 18x11 et-14 Rear.

[ILLSMOQ]

Gotcha, yeah I remember my Viper would push through turns. 275's/345's. Don't have much seat time actually tracking but you're shedding light on some things. I want to track this car for sure so I'm gonna follow your lead.

You thinking maybe 18x11 all around?

[DustinS]

Possibly. Would be able to run 315 all around. Though would require some modifications to the frame to clear.

[DustinS]

Just about to order the wheels for rocket bunny and really thinking hard on it. On one hand, wider tires available and would be unique in the area. On the other hand I can't go back, not that I think I would want to go back.

[ILLSMOQ]

I like those!

[DustinS]

New-ish Parts:



Wheels are also ordered 18x10.5 et22 front 18x10.5 et15 rear. 10mm Spacer Front, and 25mm rear. Maybe extra 10mm rear.

[ILLSMOQ]

Haha, sent you a pm before I checked here...those SSR's look good. What color?

[DustinS]

Originally Posted by ILLSMOQ

Haha, sent you a pm before I checked here...those SSR's look good. What color?

It's all good. Got them in Dark Silver. Figured It would be a few week/month wait as they weren't in stock and shipped from manufacturer but got tracking number today. Just need to get everything else in as well.

Should have everything I need on the way. Went with a 285/30/18 Federal RSR. Loved them on my 17's, excited to have grippy tires again.

[ILLSMOQ]

Always liked SSR's dark silver color...its almost a hyper silver right?


will go well with the dark blue

[GT86Olli]

Nice rims but you have to mount spacers for right fitment with rocket bunny kit I think

[DustinS]

Originally Posted by ILLSMOQ

Always liked SSR's dark silver color...its almost a hyper silver right?

will go well with the dark blue

From the pictures it does look almost like a dark hyper silver. Hoping it is pretty glossy. I am going to try out the Gyeon Quartz Rim and hopefully save myself a lot of time and pain when it comes to cleaning them.

Originally Posted by GT86Olli

Nice rims but you have to mount spacers for right fitment with rocket bunny kit I think

Thanks! and Yes I will. I need the conversion from 5x100 to 5x114.3 anyway. 11mm Spacer in the front will actually push it out a couple mm too far, but is as small as you can get. Rear is getting a 25mm spacer and should be enough with such a wide tire. If not I will add another 10mm spacer and it should be good to go.

Eventually I will make the switch to 5x114.3 hubs/custom 5x100 wheels. For now this will work great. The new wheels weight about 22lbs (18x10.5) compared to my current XXRs that weight a little over 24lbs at 18x8.75.

[ILLSMOQ]

http://www.a5oc.com/forums/detailing...ge=3&_k=sh4m5b

Searched for that rim coating and found this guy's thread. I used to have a problem with constantly detailing my cars...this guy's thread has awoken that illness haha. My cars have been neglected for a while.

http://www.autogeekmobile.net//
Sign up for emails, they always have deals.

[DustinS]

Same here. I feel bad every time I wash the FRS because I can see the slight swirls and feel how rough the paint is. Nothing a quick clay/polish won't take care of, but just haven't put the time into keeping clean like I used to.

I actually have a cart full of the gyeon stuff and looking at polishes at autogeek. The forum has a really nice "show and shine" section that is fun to look through when you have extra time.

Not sure why, but I really like the look of black flares on the blue body. Though it could just be the lighting.

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Got the first of the spacers:

[ILLSMOQ]

I actually like the black on blue too but I think the wheels gotta be black too.

But I say it's all gotta be the same color and the dark silver will work well with the blue.